9:53 PM,
Dec. 1, 2012

The Audubon Coastal Bird Survey is done monthly to assess the impact of the 2010 oil spill on resident and migratory birds.

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A few dedicated volunteers are keeping their eyes on Mississippi's coastal birds and amphibians in hopes of preserving the area's wildlife for years to come.

Master naturalists are trained by the Mississippi State University Extension Service to help protect the state's natural resources. They promote environmental stewardship through education and service in their communities.

"With dwindling budgets, it is much more difficult for state and federal natural resource agencies to keep up with the demands of education and environmental observation," said Chris Boyd, associate ...